We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager for a contract role of approx 6 months, with view to permanent. The hours are Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm (7am-2pm Friday). The role is based in Damanstown, Dublin 15. The person will lead quality operations in switchgear manufacturing facility, overseeing a number of our 18 production lines and approximately 400 production employees. The successful candidate will ensure product quality, compliance with applicable international standards, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage quality control activities across all production lines.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, applicable IEC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
- Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process quality control, electrical testing, and final product inspection.
- Monitor quality KPIs, including defects, rework, scrap, first-pass yield, and customer complaints.
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage supplier quality, customer complaints, audits, and nonconformance reporting.
- Develop and lead the quality team, ensuring effective inspection coverage and technical competency.
- Enforce quality standards and ensure that nonconforming products are identified, contained, and not released without proper authorization.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality, including 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in switchgear manufacturing, electrical panels, or related electrical equipment is essential.
- Good knowledge of ISO 9001, relevant IEC standards, electrical testing, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality certification is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical and quality management expertise.
- Ability to manage quality across multiple production lines.
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Commitment to product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
An opportunity to lead and strengthen quality performance in a large-scale manufacturing environment, with significant responsibility for product excellence and continuous improvement.
Salary: €50 - €55K